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Super Simple BBQ Swiss Chard

 
My husband has received the "do not read the blog this week" warning. He's actually out of town, which means that we can do a lot of planning and creating. One week until Father's Day, which means we will be figuring out which delicious barbecue recipes we can make to celebrate this year.
swiss card on barbecue grill with title slide
The first step in making our plant is seeing what is in season at the market right now. We stopped by the farmers' market and picked up some bright and beautiful rainbow swiss chard.
 
Last year we actually grew rainbow swiss chard. Chard and kale are packed with vitamins and easy to grow. The best part is the more you harvest them, the more they grow. So, when I spied these super tender, young rainbow swiss chard leaves I knew that they would add a special touch to our Father's Day menu. But, how to prepare the chard? On the BBQ, of course! Here's what we did.

Super Simple BBQ Swiss Chard 

 
a bunch of chard (rainbow chard or kale)
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper
rainbow swiss card on plate
The first step is to cut out any thick stalks, thin stalks will cook easily and evenly.
chard with oil and salt and pepper
bbq swiss chard leaves on grill
Next up, combine the oil and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the kale leaves in the oil. You want to coat each leaf with olive oil and salt and pepper.
 
barbecue swiss chard leaves on plate
Head to the grill. You are looking for medium heat. Place the leaves directly on the grill. No need to oil the grill, the leaves will cook very quickly. 
Turn leaves after about 1 minute, until they are wilted and charred.
 
We served our rainbow swiss chard with a pork chop and roasted baby potatoes...all prepared on the BBQ. 
simple bbq swiss chard on plate with potatoes and chicken wings

 
This method for cooking the rainbow swiss chard resulted in both crispy and wilted leaves. A lovely and simple side dish for any meal. I think the Mr. is going to love this menu. Isn't it great when you can walk into a farmers' market, pick something up and make a family-friendly meal from the food that you find?
 
close up of three grill cupcakes father's day
Now, as for dessert, we are going to stick with the BBQ theme and make these super cute BBQ grill cupcakes. The perfect Father's Day dessert!

If you looking for more inspiration for your Father's Day dinner? Check out all of our simple and delicious family-friendly barbecue recipes...

bbq swiss chard leaves on grill
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Simple BBQ Swiss Chard

A super simple recipe for bbq swiss chard, made on your backyard grill
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, grill, swiss chard
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Jen

Ingredients

  • a bunch of chard rainbow chard or kale (about 10 ounces)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • The first step is to cut out any thick stalks, thin stalks will cook easily and evenly.
  • Next up, combine the oil and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the kale leaves in the oil. You want to coat each leaf with olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Head to the grill. You are looking for medium heat. Place the leaves directly on the grill. No need to oil the grill, the leaves will cook very quickly.
  • Turn leaves after about 1 minute, until they are wilted and charred. Don't take your eye off the chard...it's going to grill quickly.

Notes

Nutrition Info is to be used as a rough guide. Nutrition Info is based on the products I am using and you may not be using the same products/brands. Thus, the Nutrition Info may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 88g | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 1.33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.92g | Vitamin A: 4368IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Serving: 88g | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 1.33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.92g | Vitamin A: 4368IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

Comments

  1. Christine says

    Oh, this looks fabulous! I've never BBQ'd Swiss Chard before! We grow some in our garden and I usually sautee them, roast them, use them in a stir-fry. I'm going to try your recipe!

    A fellow #LMDConnector

    • KitchenCounterChronicles says

      Yep, it totally works. Sometimes experimentation is a good thing! Thanks for stopping by!

  2. ~ The Country Mouse ~ says

    Brilliant! I would of never thought to bbq swiss chard. Hope you enjoy a nice Father's Day weekend.

    • KitchenCounterChronicles says

      Thanks..hope you have a nice Father's Day weekend too!

  3. Cindy Hunwhatsfordinner says

    I've never had swiss chard before, but have been eyeing it for months in the grocery store. This may just be the recipe that convinces me to buy some!!
    #LMDConnector

  4. Torviewtoronto says

    lovely post I haven't had like this chard on the grill will remember it 🙂 thank you for sharing #LMDConnector

  5. East Coast Mommy says

    Yum! I will have to give that a try. Don't you just love BBQ season? 🙂

    A fellow #LMDConnector